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We Got You Covered 7.3.08
You'll never guess what magazine has Conor all hot and bothered in this week's rapid-fire round-up.
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The origins of 10 of your favorite Muppets
I, like a lot of you, grew up on Sesame Street and the Muppets. But do you ever stop to wonder where they came from? Some of the characters we know and love today were recycled from other T.V. shows and commercials Jim Henson worked on and others were invented by using whatever materials were around. I, like a lot of you, grew up on Sesame Street and the Muppets. But do you ever stop to wonder where they came from? Some of the chara... more
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What's the nerdiest thing you've ever done?
Mental Floss asks--what's the nerdiest/geekiest thing you've ever done?
I can't be the only geek here, so...time to confess everyone. I know you're out there. Mental Floss asks--what's the nerdiest/geekiest thing you've ever done? ... more -
14 offbeat MLB contract clauses
Major League Baseballs winter meetings just ended. As general managers return to their homes, the annual flurry of free agent signings and contract extensions is in full swing. These deals arent just about the money, though; theyre also about bonus clauses and sweet, sweet perks. Heres a list of some of the more ludicrous ones players have received. Major League Baseballs winter meetings just ended. As general managers return to their homes, the annual flurry of free agent signing... more
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The first time news was fit to print
This blog highlights the first time the Simpsons, Microsoft and the iPod were mentioned in the New York Times. How things can change!
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